Political Collection (page 21)

People Before Profit demonstration, London
A People Before Profit demonstration in Upper Street, Islington, North London, against rent increases and property development. Date: 1974

Communist Party members voting
Communist Party delegates (including Janey Glen from Yorkshire, centre) voting in London against American bases in Britain for Cruise missiles. Date: 1982

Polling Station, Referendum Day, 5 June 1975
Scene outside a Polling Station in the London Borough of Wandsworth, 5 June 1975. A Referendum was being held on the UK's membership of the EEC (now the EU), which it had joined in 1973

Cartoon, The Valley of the Shadow of Death, by James Gillray. Depicting Napoleon (ironically in the role of John Bunyan's pilgrim, Christian) having to confront an array of problems

Cartoon, More Pigs than Teats, or, the new Litter of hungry Grunters Sucking John Bull's Old Sow to death, by James Gillray

Cartoon, Sin, Death, and the Devil, Vide Milton, by James Gillray. A parody of a scene from John Milton's epic poem, Paradise Lost, showing Prime Minister William Pitt (left) as Death

Michael Hicks Beach (1837 - 1916), statesman, chancellor of the exchequer, introducing his financial proposals. Date: 14 April 1902

Spanish Civil War. Sempre! Catalans: Catalunya! (Catalan always! Catalonia!). Political propaganda poster from the Republican side. Commission for propaganda of the Generalitat of Catalonia

Spanish Civil War. Defendamos Madrid unidos bajo el mando unico. (Madrid needs to be defended by the means of a unique force). Political propaganda poster from the Republican side

Spanish Civil War. Montserrat Cortes in 1938. Government benches. Juan Negrin and Julio Alvarez del Vayo

Spanish Civil War. Anarchist poster of the CNT-FAI by Tony Vidal (1936). Painting. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Spain (1820-1823). Civil war. Fan decorated with an illustration of Ferndinand VII swearing loyalty to the Cadiz Constitution. SPAIN. Barcelona. Textile and Clothing Museum

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Producid!! (Produce!!). Ink poster edited by the Republican government. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Spain. Civil War (1936-1939). Spanish Delagation at the Red Square in Moscow during a parade. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

LARGO CABALLERO, Francisco (1869-1946). Spanish socialist politician. Propaganda poster of the Valencian Socialist Federation. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Camarada! Trabaja y lucha por la Revolucion (Comrade! Work and fight for the Revolution). Anarchist poster edited by CNT-FAI

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Farmer! Your enemies made you work from sunrise ti susnet to feed them. Now, when the land is yours, work from sunrise to sunset to annihilate them. Poster

Spanish Civil War Ajut Permanent A Madrid Help
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Spanish Civil War. Julian Besteiro announcing on the radio the decision of the Defence National Council to finish the resistance of Madrid (15th March 1939). Photo by Alfonso Sanchez Garcia

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Mujeres libres (Free Women). Poster of the anarchist trade union CNT. SPAIN. Madrid. Fundacion de Estudios Libertarios Anselmo Lorenzo (FAL)

Spanish Civil War. General Cabanellas transferring the power to general Franco in Burgos on 11th October 1936

Spanish Civil War Map Of Catalonia Regions And
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Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Poster by Carles Fontsere for the Workers Party of Marxist Unification (POUM). Upper detail

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). El socialismo es la humanidad superada (Socialism is Humanity that Has Got Better), Poster of the Valencian Socialist Federation designed by J. Barreira. SPAIN

Spanish Civil War Advertising Poster Of The Anarchist
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Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Paso a la Mujer! (Make Way to Woman). Poster of the Spanish Communist Party. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Item of news of Negrin's speech before the Republican Cortes. Supplement of the journal Ejercito Popular (Popular Army)

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Los ninos A Levante! (Children, to the East!). Poster by Mauricio Amster edited by the Ministery of Public Education. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Advertising poster of the Soviet film El carnet del Partido (The Party's Card). Poster by Pedraza Blanco

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Poster of Fornt de la Joventud (Youth Front). Edited in Barcelona

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Workers of All Countries, Unite. Republican poster

Spain. Second Republic. Elections of 16th February 1936. Propaganda poster edited by the Generalitat of Catalonia (1937). SPAIN. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Hoy mas que nunca Victoria (Today more than ever Victory). Poster by Josep Renau. SPAIN. Monistrol de Montserrat. Library of Montserrat Abbey

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Levantaos contra la invasion italiana en Espana! (Rise against the Italina invasion of Spain). Poster by Espert edited by the Junta Delegada de Defensa of Madrid

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Junta de defensa pasiva. Castellon (Junta of the Passive Defence. Castellon). Poster (1938). SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Conferencia Nacional de Estudiantes (F.U.E.) (Students National Conference). Poster by Ramon Puyol (1937). SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Prime Minister Juan Negrin visiting the front

Sir John Tenniel, artist, illustrator and cartoonist
Sir John Tenniel (1820 - 1914), British artist, illustrator and political cartoonist, who had just died. Seen here with two of his most famous Punch cartoons

Communist Party of Great Britain
Members of the Communist Party of Great Britain with banners campaign on behalf of their candidate Ken Sprague, a political cartoonist and journalist Date: 1960s ?

Ken Sprague (1927 - 2004)
Ken Sprague (centre, with moustache), English socialist political cartoonist, journalist and activist, seen here with supporters for his candidacy (for a council election)

Chartist petition procession
A print of the chartists procession of 1842 taking the great national petition of 3, 317, 702 signatures to the House of Commons

Celebrities at Mandela birthday concert
Stars who took part in the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday tribute concert in Wembley stadium, London. They include American actress Daryl Hannah. Date: 11th June 1988

Oxford anti-apartheid demo
Student demonstrators stand outside Oxford cricket ground to protest against the South African Touring team's upcoming game against the university

Anti-apartheid demo at Lord's
A street full of people outside Lord's cricket ground on the first day on the England v South Africa Second Test Match

Protest against Lions playing South Africa
Anti-Apartheid Movement demonstrators picketing in Twickenham to stop the British national rugby team playing against South Africa. Their placards read don't play with apartheid'. Date: c

MPs anti-apartheid demo
Two Labour MPs Ms. Audrey Wise and Mr. Neil Kinnock take part in a demonstration against the trial of Nelson Mandela and apartheid in South Africa. The latter holds a placard reading free all S

Collection for South African rail strike
Two men brandish collection buckets for the South African rail strike to support Rail Against Apartheid. Signs show that the National Union of Railwaymen (NUR)

London Street Placards South African Prime Ministers
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"Exploring the Political Landscape: From Hogarth's Gin Lane to African and French Maps" Step into the world of politics through a historical lens, starting with William Hogarth's thought-provoking artworks. In "Gin Lane, " he captured the devastating consequences of drinking and intemperance, shedding light on societal issues that transcend time. Similarly, his counterpart piece "Beer Street" depicted a contrasting vision of prosperity and contentment. Moving beyond art, delve into the intricate web boundaries with an Africa Political Map. This cartographic masterpiece unveils the diverse tapestry of nations across this vast continent, showcasing their unique political landscapes. Continuing our journey through maps, explore France's Administrative Political Map - an insightful tool revealing the intricacies of governance within its regions. Discover how administrative divisions shape political power structures and influence decision-making processes. Venturing further back in time to December 1792, Thomas Rowlandson's satirical print titled "The Contrast" offers a glimpse into European politics during this tumultuous period. Uncover hidden messages as you decipher its witty illustrations and clever symbolism. Transitioning from prints to posters, witness how art can become a powerful medium for political expression. The design for "The Workers May-Pole, " intended as a socialist poster, embodies aspirations for social equality while advocating for workers' rights in society. As we explore different forms of propaganda worldwide, examine North Korea's Democratic People's Republic through intriguing details found in Wonsan City's propaganda poster. Analyze how visual elements are employed to convey ideological messages within authoritarian regimes. Shifting gears towards reverence for leaders in North Korea’s artistic tradition lies a painting depicting Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung - two figures revered by many citizens as Great Leaders who shaped their nation’s destiny. Observe how these portraits reflect both adoration and state-driven narratives. Stepping away from politics but still intertwined with activism is Walter Crane's Garland, a symbol of unity and solidarity in the pursuit of social justice.